“Welcome to Kazakhstan”: World Rapid & Blitz Championships officially opened in Almaty
The World Rapid and Blitz Championships were officially opened in Almaty on 25th December. In a 90-minute long ceremony, the hosts put on a spectacle which celebrated chess and promoted the culture and distinctiveness of Kazakhstan. The Baluan Sholak Sports Palace was packed with spectators – teenagers from chess schools, local and government officials, special […]